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The M1151 is an Expanded Capacity Armament Carrier IAP/Armor Ready HMMWV. As an Expanded Capacity Vehicle, the M1151 is specifically designed for use over all types of roads, as well as cross-country terrain

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The M1152 is an Expanded Capacity Enhanced IAP/Armor Ready cargo/troop carrier/utility vehicle. The M1152 is specifically designed for use over all types of roads, as well as cross-country terrain and in all weather conditions.

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The M1165 is an Expanded Capacity Command and Control/General Purpose HMMWV. As an Expanded Capacity Vehicle, the M1165 is specifically designed for use over all types of roads, as well as cross-country terrain and in all weather conditions.

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The M997 is an ambulance configuration of the HMMWV family. Equipped with basic armor, they transport casualties from the battlefield to medical aid stations.

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The M1167 is an Expanded Capacity Vehicle TOW/Armament Carrier HMMWV. As an Expanded Capacity Vehicle, the M1167 is specifically designed for use over all types of roads, as well as cross-country terrain, and in all weather conditions

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1903: Standard Wheel Company begins manufacturing motor vehicles (starting with Overland Runabout)

1940: Willys-Overland Motors develops the Jeep for the US Military.

1964: AM General produces nearly 112,000 5-ton and 150,000 2 1/2-ton trucks for the armed forces

1983: AM General wins initial Army contract to produce 55,000 HMMWVs over a five-year period. More than 280,000 HMMWVs are produced by 2012.

1992: AM General introduces the HUMMER

1999: The HUMMER brand is acquired by General Motors. AM General continues to assemble and maintain parts, training and warranty support.

2002: AM General begins assembling the HUMMER H2 for GM in a new, state-of-the-art commercial manufacturing center in Mishawaka
2007: In a first of its kind public-private partnership, AM General provides upgraded and enhanced capability HMMWVs for National Guard units nationwide.

2008: AM General and General Dynamics joint venture, General Tactical Vehicles, wins contract to develop the next-generation JLTV.

2013: AM General forms “Mobility Ventures LLC” to produce the world’s first vehicle built from the ground up for wheelchair accessibility.

2015: Mercedes-Benz selects AM General to manufacture the Mercedes-Benz R-Class luxury vehicle.

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